Cookie Policy for Tree Top Web Design
Effective Date: April 2022 - Last Updated: May 8, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are used on www.treetopwebdesign.com, why we use them, and how you can control them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site. Some cookies are essential for the website to function. Others help us analyze traffic and improve your experience.
How We Use Cookies
We use an opt-in consent model. When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears. Non-essential cookies are not set until you choose to accept them. You can change your preferences at any time.
Cookies on Our Website
Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla session cookie | Maintains your browsing session | Session (deleted when you close your browser) |
| Cookie consent cookie | Remembers your cookie preferences | 365 days |
Analytics Cookies (Require Your Consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They are only activated after you provide consent through the cookie banner.
| Cookie | Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| ga* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limits the rate of requests | 1 minute |
Google Analytics (provided by Google LLC) collects anonymous, aggregated data about website usage, including pages visited, time on site, and how visitors arrived at our website. We do not enable advertising features or cross-site tracking in Google Analytics.
For more information about how Google uses data: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
On Our Website
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings button on our website. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies, and you can change your choice at any time.
In Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are set
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Accept all cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.
Common browser cookie settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control signal, we respect it as a request to opt out of non-essential cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services (such as Google Analytics). These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services for more details.
We do not allow third-party advertising cookies on our website. We do not participate in cross-site tracking or targeted advertising.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Tree Top Web Design 850 Front St. #1194 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone: (831) 425-4505 Email:
